Alp, Oetwil an der Limmat

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3874

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Alp (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Alp.

Location and surroundings

Alp is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oetwil an der Limmat in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3874. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alp?

Alp lies near Oetwil an der Limmat in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4331, 8.4124.

How large is Alp?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Alp protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Alp in?

Alp lies near Oetwil an der Limmat (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Oetwil an der Limmat.

Which protected sites are near Alp?

The closest are Langenmoos (2 km), Schachen (2 km) and Bleiki (4 km).